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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,994.07, 39,008.40 and 14,150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,994.07, 39,008.40 and 14,150.83 is: 21,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,994.07 : 39,008.40 = 14,150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,994.07/39,008.40 = 14,150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,994.07x = 39,008.40 × 14,150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,994.07x = 552,001,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,001,236.97/25,994.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,235.66

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